Can I mix art deco and mid-century wallpaper?

Yes, in different rooms or zones – link them through a shared colour such as green.

Which is more popular, art deco or mid-century?

We do not publish sales rankings; in our range there are 164 art deco and 59 mid-century designs.

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Art Deco vs Mid-Century Wallpaper: What's the Difference?

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Art Deco: Art Deco design, born in 1920s Paris, celebrates symmetry, fans, sunbursts and stepped forms. Mid-Century: Mid-century motifs – atomic stars, boomerangs and pebbles – capture the optimism of 1950s design. In practice: Deco fans and shells are superb in dining rooms and cloakrooms where a little drama goes a long way. Use on a single living-room wall behind a sideboard for maximum retro impact. Our range has 164 art deco and 59 mid-century designs.

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	Art Deco	Mid-Century
Designs in our range	164	59
Pattern repeats	53–53 cm	53–53 cm
Half-drop matched	78 of 164	31 of 59
Most common colours	Gold & Yellow, Dark & Moody, Green	Green, Dark & Moody, Blue
Most suggested rooms	Hallway, Dining Room, Living Room	Feature Wall, Living Room, Kitchen
Styling	Combine with velvet, brass, smoked glass and curved furniture for a full Jazz Age mood.	Teak furniture, mustard and teal accents and globe lighting complete the look.
From	£44.20/roll	£44.20/roll

About art deco

Art Deco design, born in 1920s Paris, celebrates symmetry, fans, sunbursts and stepped forms. It adds instant glamour, especially in metallic-look tones. Deco fans and shells are superb in dining rooms and cloakrooms where a little drama goes a long way.

About mid-century

Mid-century motifs – atomic stars, boomerangs and pebbles – capture the optimism of 1950s design. Use on a single living-room wall behind a sideboard for maximum retro impact.

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